Subcutaneous
Pronunciation: /səbˌkjuːˈteɪniːəs/
Subcutaneous (adj)
- Located or happening under the skin, between the skin and deeper body tissues.
- Used for an injection placed under the skin rather than into a vein or muscle.
Subcutaneous (adjective)
Examples
- The medicine spreads under the skin.
- A subcutaneous layer protects the body.